CatchLight is a hybrid nonprofit media organization combining the practices of art, journalism and social justice. We are a transformational force, urgently bringing resources and organizations together to nurture and grow a thriving visual ecosystem. We leverage the power of visuals to inform, connect and transform communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+20.6% YoY
Revenue
$3.7M
+18.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$35K
+206.0% YoY
Expenses
$3.3M
+33.5% YoY
About CatchLight
Based on IRS filings
CatchLight is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,769,814 | $2,296,236 | $1,638,980 |
| Revenue | $3,711,054 | $3,124,440 | $1,112,098 |
| Expenses | $3,287,416 | $2,461,774 | $1,921,392 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $34,742 | $11,352 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from CatchLight
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elodie Mailliet Storm | CEO | 40 | $286,728 |
| Erica Garber | VP of Development | 40 | $184,723 |
| Jennifer Stratton | Executive Editor | 40 | $178,730 |
| Mazher Ali | Director of Comm. | 40 | $143,836 |
| Adriana Garcia | Chief of Staff | 40 | $120,506 |
| Deirdre Atkin Hockett | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Umbreen Bhatti | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Nancy Farese | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Lisa Kleiner Chanoff | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Christopher Michel | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Shazna Nessa | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Mike Ramsay | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Robert J Rosenthal | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Alan Marks | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Jim Bildner | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Amanda Minami | Director | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CatchLight?
CatchLight is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is CatchLight?
As of 2024, CatchLight holds $2.8M in total assets with $3.7M in annual revenue.
Where does CatchLight operate?
CatchLight has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is CatchLight's EIN?
CatchLight's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1912845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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